Osborne's Revenge (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162678061)

Osborne's Revenge is a novel written by the renowned American author Henry James. It is a thrilling story of revenge, betrayal, and redemption set in the Victorian era. The book follows the life of the protagonist, Osborne, who is a wealthy and successful businessman. However, his life takes a turn for the worse when he is betrayed by his closest friend and business partner, George. Osborne is left penniless and humiliated, and he vows to seek revenge against George.The story is set in London, and James vividly portrays the social and cultural milieu of the Victorian era. The novel is also a commentary on the class system of the time, and it explores the themes of wealth, power, and social status. James's writing style is elegant and nuanced, and he creates a complex and multi-layered narrative that keeps the reader engaged.Osborne's Revenge is a timeless classic that explores the darker side of human nature. It is a story of passion and intrigue, and it is sure to captivate readers of all ages.The reader will be at a loss to understand why Philip should have been disgusted with the mere foreshadowing on the part of another, of a scheme which, three weeks before, he had thought a very happy invention. For we may as well say outright, that although Mrs. Dodd was silly, she was not so silly but that she had divined his original intentions with regard to Henrietta. The fact is that in three weeks Philips humour had undergone a great change. The reader has gathered for himself that Henrietta Congreve was no ordinary girl, that she was, on the contrary, a person of distinguished gifts and remarkable character.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henry James
ISBN-10: 1162678062
ISBN-13: 9781162678061
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 46
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.10d